Vietnam · UNESCO Heritage Sites

Top Ninh Binh Small Group Full Day Tour from Hanoi in 2026 - 2027

12 Hours Round trip from Hanoi Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Full-day small group tour from Hanoi to Ninh Binh
  • 02 Choose from Hoa Lu, Tam Coc, Trang An, Bai Dinh, and Mua Cave options
  • 03 Visit Hoa Lu Ancient Capital in the Red River Delta
  • 04 Explore Bai Dinh Pagoda and its impressive Buddha statue
  • 05 Enjoy a boat trip in Trang An or Tam Coc, depending on tour selected
  • 06 Take in scenic mountain and rice field views from Mua Cave
  • 07 Lunch, guide, transport, and entrance fees included as per program

Discover the highlights of Ninh Binh on a full-day small group tour from Hanoi, combining history, spirituality, and striking natural scenery in one rewarding day. Depending on the option selected, your experience may include Hoa Lu Ancient Capital, Bai Dinh Pagoda, a boat trip through Trang An or Tam Coc, and a climb to Mua Cave for sweeping views over the surrounding mountains and rice fields.

Often described as "Halong Bay on land," Ninh Binh is known for its dramatic limestone landscapes, peaceful waterways, and important cultural sites. With transport, lunch, guide service, and entrance fees included as per program, this tour offers an easy way to explore one of northern Vietnam’s most memorable destinations.

Often described as "Halong Bay on land," Ninh Binh is known for its dramatic limestone landscapes, peaceful waterways, and important cultural sites.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 12 Hours
Tour type Shared
Activity level Easy
Accommodation Included
Transport Included
Wheelchair access No
Cities Hanoi, Ninh Bình, Hoa Lư, Tam Cốc-Bích Động, Bái Đính
Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Hanoi pick up- Transfer to Ninh Binh

7.30: Pick up from hotels in Hanoi old quarter to depart to Ninh Binh Province that is around 100 kms from Hanoi. 

Stop in the middle way for break time ( It will takes 2 hours driving to Ninh Binh)

2
Day 02

Ninh Binh Excursion

There are three top day tours to Ninh Binh that we arrange in 2022 - 2023 that you can choose as below : 

1-Hoa Lu - Tam Coc -Mua Cave. 

2-Hoa Lu -Trang An - Mua Cave. 

3-Bai Dinh -Trang An - Mua Cave

3
Day 03

Bai Dinh Pagoda

Bai Dinh Pagoda, the large pagoda with more than 500 La Han statues, where you can find the biggest Buddha statue made in bronze with 10 meters height, 100 tons in weight

4
Day 04

Trang An Scenic Landscape Complex - UNESCO World Heritage Site

Trang An is a scenic area near Ninh Binh, Vietnam renowned for its boat cave tours. On 23 June 2014, at the 38th session of the World Heritage Committee in Doha, the Trang An Scenic Landscape Complex was inscribed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site

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Day 05

Ninh Binh

The most beautiful viewpoint of Ninh Binh with the terrain looks majestic with rolling mountains surrounding a whole large delta like a rampart is protecting the country inside

6
Day 06

Hoa Lu Ancient Capital

Hoa Lu is a district of Ninh Binh Province in the Red River Delta region of Vietnam. Before 1010, Hoa Lư served as the capital of Dai Co Viet. Hoa Lư Ancient Capital is located in Truong Yen Commune of this district

Hoa Lu Ancient Capital

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Day 07

Tam Coc

Tam Coc or Tam Coc river, Tam Coc cave is considered as the most attractive tourist destination in Ninh Binh, known for its famous name like “Halong bay on land” and is a part of the Trang An scenic landscape complex, the World Heritage site (UNESCO). It is located in Ninh Binh province, near the Tam Coc village

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Day 08

Tour end-Back to Hanoi

Back to Hanoi and drop off customers at Hotel between 19h00 to 19h30 pm.

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Hanoi 5 cities · 12 Hours

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Pick up and drop off at your hotel by Limousine Bus
  • Visit Mua Cave if choose tour included
  • Boat Trip in Trang An if choose tour included
  • Visit Hoa Lu Ancient Capital if choose tour included
  • Visit Bai Dinh Pagoda if choose tour included
  • Boat Trip in Tam Coc if choose tour included
  • Lunch Meal, English Guide & Entrance fees as Program
  • Bike around the countryside in village (Optional) if choose tour included

What's Not Included

  • Beverages
  • Personal Expenses
  • Tips & Holiday Surcharge

Know before you go

  • INFANTS MUST SIT ON LAPS
  • Infant seats unavailable
  • Not suitable for pets
  • No public transportation nearby
  • Not stroller accessible
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Ticket provides direct entry
  • Pick up at your hotels/airbnb inside Old Quarter Area between 07h00 am to 07h20 am, Please be ready, at the lobby of your hotel/airbnb. If you stay outside of Old Quarter, pick up at meeting point: Hanoi Opera House.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Hanoi, VN
Tour start
Hanoi, VN
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 12 hours finish where they began, in Hanoi.

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